Black Lives Matter protest video
On Monday 1st June thousands of people gathered in Dublin City Centre for a Black Lives Matter Protest.
The march began at the Spire and finished outside the US Embassy in Ballsbridge.
Videographer Matthieu Chardon took part and videoed fellow protesters along the way.
The result is a powerful and poignant piece of footage:
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Protest on Saturday 6th June
There is another Black Lives Matter protest happening this Saturday 6th June.
It's being organised by MERJ Ireland, MASI and Black Pride Ireland.
Those who want to take part can meet at the US Embassy in Ballsbridge at 3pm.
It's very important that people exercise their rights however, we're still in COVID-19 lockdown.
If you're planning to attend this Saturday's event keep a safe social distance, wear a mask and self-isolate afterwards.
If you don't feel comfortable attending, there are other things you can do to support the movement.
You can protest in small groups locally, donate to a bail fund or cause, and educate yourself.
During the week, Irish artist and activist JYellowL released a statement following his attendance at Monday's event.
He said, 'I’ll be self-isolating for the next two weeks and I urge everyone who was present to do the same and for anyone looking to engage with other organised protests to do the same but also to take precautionary action.'
Read his statement in full here.
To learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and how you can support and educate yourself, click here.
